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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16
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TELEGRAPMIC NEWS.
penorted Arrest of Policeman Ar
nOld's Murderer.

WASHINGTON, May 16.-Blly Williams, a
noted South Washington crook, was arrest
ed ut O'Clock this morning in Baltimore,
for the murder of policeman Arnold in Al
ezandria, yesterday. The police say that VIII
lamsis undoubtedly the man wanted Hisde'
scrip,ion tallies with that given by Padgett
of the murderer. The police last night ar
rested two companions of Curran, the man
in custody, but they asserted that they
had been gambling at the time at a
resort on the Potomac river about
five miles from Alexandria. They
acknowledged crossing into Virginia with
Curran, whom they left, when ne, with
Williams, went on to Alexandria. Their
first question when arrested was, HAS Billy
Williams been taken yet ?" This gave the
first clue to the murderer and the police
have been on his track ever since.
Nothing to corroborate this has been
heard at police headquarters in this city,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16
Foreign News.

BERLIN, May I6-Priuce Bismarck has
given official statutory notice to the house
and land owners concerned that the govern
ment contemplate an extension Of the fortl-
fed area around Strashurg, Metz and Posen
Herr Stun, now German minister at Copen-
hagen, will replace Count Won Solms-Sonne-
waldo as minister at Madrid. Baron Won den
Brincken, at present German minister at
Athens, will be transferred to Copenhagen
PARIS, May 16.--The elections for men,
bers of the municipal council have been
completed. The revolutioDists will now
have ten seats in the council instead Of four,
as in the last council, while the moderates,
who formerly had twenty-five seats, will
have but fourteen in the new council.
SAN FRANCISCO, Gala. May l6.-Adyicss
by the steamer Zeaandia, from Honolulu
and Sydney, which arrived here to day, say
that the bodies of eigh.y.Gve victims Of the
Bull Coliery disaster, near Sydney, New
South Wales, have been recovered. The in
quest resulted in verdict that the explos-
ion was due TO The dlsregardlng oil the iule
prohibiting miners from working where gas
existed.
NANAIMo, B. c., May 16.-The bodies Of
seventeen more victims have been brought
up out CT the mine, and six white men and
IL Cinnamon are yet 20 be found. The
bodies were all badly burned. Work in the
south shaft will be resumed to-day.
BERLIN, May 10 General Boulanger's
plan for an experimental mobilization OF the
French army next October is distrusted
here. II France mobilizes Germany will
mobilize also.
ST. PETERSBURG, May 16-The Cznr and
Czarina started this morning for Novo'
Tcherkask, The capital Of the Don Cossocks
country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16
No Settlement.

RICHMOND, May 16.-The Legislative
debt committee met again Saturday morn
ing in expectation that the foreign commits.
sioners would have heard from the Council
of Foreign Bondholders. but they were dis
appointed, the commissioners having not re
ceved instructions asked and could, there
FORE make no further move. Some OF the
Legislative committee were in favor OF clos
ing the negotiations, but after long discus
sion this was rejected.
A resolution was, however, adopted that
the Legislative committee adjourn until Up.
m. and that Messrs. Thornton and Braith.
waite be notified that the rapidy-closing
hours of the General Assembly demanded
that the negotiations be terminated that q
report from the committee was impatiently
awaited, and asking for reply. This action
was taken by q vote OF S to ,; the two who
voted mo" being Gen. Wickham ana Mr.
James Barbour.
The resolution OF the committee was CON-
municated to the representatives Of the
foreign bondholders, and in the course of an
hour reply was received which left no
hope that at 2 o'clock the commissioners
would be able to proceed with negotiations.
At the hour designated there were seven
members of the committee present.
The members present could therefore do
nothing but adjourn until today: so the
conference adjourned until this morning.
There seems to be but bare chance that
an agreement will be reached; or, if reach
ed and taken to the General Assembly by
vote of six to four, that it will be adopted.
The bondholders' last proposition makes
principal sum of $50 000,0 600, including the
bonds due to the sinking fund and literary
fund. Sc. consols to be scaled down to 70
cents on the dollar 10 40's to &C., interest
on the face.value at per cent. The legis
lstive committee object to paying interest
on the face of the bonds but want to pay 5
per cent. on the scaled amount.
1t is understood, however. that there will
be g new proposition to day which will
bring the conferees nearer together than
ever efore.
The Senate on Saturday adopted reso.
luton that tomorrow a vote shall be
taken en- the proposition to amend the con.
sti,ution so as to compel bopdholders to fund
in Rdd!eberger bonds or forfeit their prin.
cipal, al to make it the special order for
to. day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16
Fruits orDime Novels.

CHICAGO, May 1G "A special from Eau
Claire, Wis, says: James and William Muir
ply, respectively IS and Is years, have been
lodged in Jail here. They are accused Of
having derailed Wisconsin Central pas
senger train about ten weeks ago between
Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls. Several
trains had barely escaped being wrecked
several times in succession, when the COM
pany put armed guards at the switch, since
which time no accidents have happened.
The Murphy boys had been reading dime
novels
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16
To IGNORE Federal Authority.

Dies MONIES. Iowa, May 1.-THE at
torney general has officially advised sheriffs
and other state officers that when engaged
in enforcing the prohibitory law they have
the right of way, and are to pay no atten'
ton to the Interference Of Federal authori'
ties. The case which occasioned the
opinion was one in Atlantic where
a sheriff, who attempted to confiscate the
product Of brewery, was ordered 10
stop by revenue collector who claimed
prior right 10 the beer on the ground that
it had not paid the government tax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16
Burning ola Hotel.

BoIssvAIN, Man., May 16.-The Ryan
House caught fire early yesterday morning,
and the flames spread so rapidly under a
strong wind that the guests barely escaped
with their lives, jumping from the windows
10 their night clothes. Duncan Mclean, a
grain dealer, was burned to death. An IN
successful attempt was made to waken him.
He had just received large sum of money
from his firm the day previous, ard foul
play is suspected. The guests lost all their
personal effects
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16
AND COMMERCIAL.

New YORK, May 16-The stock market opened
ganerally firm this morning, most stocks showing
slight advances over Saturdays final figures
There was an inclination to heaviness, however,
in The early dealings, and first prices were lot
maintained though The Losses were insignificant
Later the market rallied and on an active Dusl-
ness became strong throughout. Slight recessions
from the first prices were made before IL o'clock,
but at that time the market was active and steady
to firm Money easy at 4a5.
BALTIMORE May 16.-yirginia IS consolidated
=; psst.due coupons 6611; 1040s with coupors
40 new IS - bid 10 day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16
ALEX ANDRIA.
MONDAY EVENING. MAY 16.

THE WASHINGTON Republican says
"Both as soldier and citizen Mr.. Davis had
taken an oath TO observe and obey the laws
of the United States, and in that oath there
was no clause releasing him because of any
D ,sition the State of Mississippi might
take" Both as soldier and citizen Gen
eral Washington took an oath to OBJ
serve and obey the laws of Great Britain'
and in that oath there was 40 clause releas-
ing him because of any position the colony
of Virginia might take. But General WASH
in rton was successful. He bad only one
country to fight against, and had another
one to help him. Mr.. Davis had The whole
world to fight against, and had none but his
own to help him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16

Mr.. JOHN WISE applied for and has OBJ
tanned admission to Lee Camp of Confeder'
ate veterans OF Richmond. Why man
who short time ago, in Michigan, said, so
help him God, ne had always looked upon
the q. S. flag as his own, should want to be
q comrade of man who for four long years
did not look upon that flag as their own
and did everything they could to prevent II
from being theirs, is almost as strange as
the other fact that Mr.. Wise, though always
looking upon that flag as his own, should
have fought against it, and should call The
wound he received in fighting against it,
his GLORY mark"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16

Most OF the prominent republicans inter.
viewed upon the subject agree that the labor
movement will draw g great deal more from
the democratic, han from their own party. In
other wcrds, will so weaken the democratic
party that the republican party vii! have
an easy victory Aud yet from The organi-
cation Of the democratic party down to the
present time it has been known as the peo'
Piles party, and rs the defender of the poor
mans rights, and the supporter OF home
rule; and its principles and lis policy have
heeu in accord with its name.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16
Fires in Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, May 16.-Fire early this
morning partially destroyed the extension
table factory of Schiller & Hebrank, on
Barre street Damage 81 500, insured.
Fire also occurred in Decatur II. Miler's
building, South Gay street, the upper part
Of which was filled with hay belonging to
VIM. Hoops & Co. most of which was de
slroyed. Damage S. 900, insured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16
GOVERNOR LEE sent tine following dispatch to

GOVERNOR LEE sent the following ulspatch "
the editor of the Fredericksburg Star:
Say to the oficers in charge OF the Sedgwick
monument services that Official matters of vital
importance will prevent my being present at the
ceremonies tomorrow. am sorry that cannot
testify in that way my great respect for the mem
DRY of b; ave and capable soldier and man for
whose high character l had the greatest rever'
epce when was member Of the United States
army, as we'll as afterwards, when was in the
army that opposed him"
The Gettysburg memorial association have re-
fused to allow the survivors of Pickett's division
to erect s monument to their dead commander at
the point that divi ,ion reached within the Union
lines. The association also object to the inscrip.
ton on the monument, found in General 3. E.
Lees army satchel on his return from Appomat-
tox Court House, written in pencil on a slip OF
paper in the Generals handwriting:
Glorious is his fate and envied is his lot
Who for his country fights aud for it dies.
Companions are odious, especially the one le-
fsrred to-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16
Tbe Debt Commission.

Especial dispatch to the Alexandria GAZETTE
RICHMOND, Va, May ia joint meet
ing of the debt commission was not held this
morning, as was anticipated, but there VIII
be Joint session TO night. 1t seems that
the legislative committee will certainly
make some kind of report tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16
EIccfedto Parliament.

DUBLIN, May 16-Mr William o'BIien'
editor of the United Ireland, who is now
in Canada, has been elected without oppo-
stion to the seat in the House of Commons
for the Northeast division of Cork, made va
cant by the resignation OF Edmund Leamy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16

A LONG TINE has elapsed since there was
hanging in Alexandria, but if the evidence in the
murder case published in the GAZETTE be sus-
tanned. another one should not DO long delayed al
tor the commencement of the next term of the
court Murderous and thievirg toughs from
Washington should be taught the easiy-learned
lesson that they cannot come here and ply their
ayocations with imprnity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16
DR.. Snge's Catarrh Remedy cures when
cyerv other SO called remedy fails.
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mrs WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP, for chill.
dren tecthing, is the prescription of one of the
best female nurses and physicians i'll the United
States, and has been used for forty years with
never-failing success by millions of mothers for
their children. During the process Of tcething
its value is ncalculable 1t relieves the child
from pain, cures dyscntery and darrh9a, gripping
in the bowels, and wind-cOic BY giving health
10 the child it rests the mother. Price 20 cents
bottle. myo-1yrM. WIS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16
Vicar General Quinn.s Remains.

New YORK, May l6-The steamer Ari-
iona, of the Guion line, arrived at this port
this morning. She had on board the re-
mains of Vicar General Quinn, who died
while on q visit abroad. The body was 10
charge Of the Rev. Father O'Farr-l, of St.
Teresa's Church, Of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16
Drowned.

LA CROSSE, Wis, May 16.-Miss Letzke
ard John Boyer went boating last evening
with two German friends. The latter sought
to frighten Miss Letzke by rocking the boat.
The boat capsized and Miss Letske and
Boyer were drowned. The other two were
cora1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16

A PROPOSITION TO abolish the poll tax pre-
requisite to voting is before the legislature of
Pennsylvania, a State that gives eighty thousand
republican majority. And YET in Virginia, a SIM
liar restriction, though every cent OF the money
collected by it was appropriated TO the public
hobs, removed years sgo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16

There is nothing now to report in the Flour
markets, transactions are fair and we'll distributed
as to grade. Wheat forseveral days past has been
easier in tone for futures, with fluctuations in
favor of buyers, ordinary and damaged samples
selling about one cent per bushel lower in symra-
thy but mileIs still take bright sweet lots at full
prices. Corn, Rye aud Oats are firm. Producs is
wanted and receipts continue very light for the
season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16

Nix. CARL SCHURZ. who mas of late been
travelling in the South, says that section
'has practically buried all the old spirit Of
sectiouaIism. and veri y believe it is to-day
as cordially attached TO the Union as the
North ever was" Aud yet the orator at
the army union in Washington lnst Wednes
night said it was too soon to be forget
ting the loyalty of the North and the disloy.
atty of the South; and MIR. Edmunds says
the statute that prohibits ex-Confederates
OH holding positions in the army must
stand, ito show which size was right"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16

THE AUDITOR reports that the State has al
ready paid $l4,125 to lawyers in her vain at.
tsmpts to set aside the provision of the U. s. Con-
stitution which prohibits any State from passing
any law impairing the obligation of contracts.
That sum, which was thrown away, would have
paid three per cent interest nearly half mil
lion OF the States debt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16

The United States Fish Commissioners car
has returned to Washington, via the V. NJ. road,
from Danville. where there were placed i'll the
Dan liver 1,31G 900 young shad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16
FIorida Senaforship.

TALLAHAssEE, Fla, May 16.-In joint session
of the Leg stature day the vote for o. S. SEN
a:or wa, as follows: Perry, %; Bloxham, 27
Goodrich, (rep,) IA; scattering, (dem.l Il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16
Earnest Fires.

DULUTH, MINI, May 16.-Forsst fires are
visible in several directions around the city.
and seem to he approaching the outskirts OF
Superior.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16
Resignation.

WASHINGTON, May 16.-William N.
Chaugenet, of Mo, assistant geologist of the
Geological Survey has resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16

BALTIMORE. May 1G.-cotton steady mid
ding II. Flour firm and qniet Howard
street and Western super 50 50a3 TO- do extra
So 25a3 90; do family 81 00a4 so; City Mills
super 81 50a3 90; do extra So 25a3 70; do Rio
brands 81 75a5 90; Patapsco superlative patent
So 30; family SO 90. Whest-Sou!hern steady
and firm; red 95a97 amber 97a99; No / Mary
land 81 bid; Western higher and quiet; No 2
winter red spot 96a96t.; May 96a96l6; June
9524a957s; July 94Aa94l6; August 92L. s92ss
Corn-southern steady; white 52a53 yellow
51a52l9; Western firm and quiet; mixed spot 49
bid May 80 asked; June 47a4a4sls ,July 48A
ads. Oats steady and quiet; Southern and
Pennsylvania 34a39 Western white 36a
80; do mixed 34a35. Rye higher at 59a6l
Hay steady with fair inquiry prime to choice
Western $14a14 80. Provisions quiet and steady
Mess Pork SO 5oa19. Bulk -meats-shoulders
and clear rib sides packed 7a9. Bacon-should
crs 7l2aS; clear rib sides 9le hams BALI
Lard-refned S4aSA. Butter quiet; Western
packed 1920; creamery 2ls25. Eggs frmer at
12a12lg Coffee firm; Rio cargoes ordinary to
fair 1o7sa19k Sugar easy and quiet; A soft
So CD. Whiskey lower.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16

NEW YORK, May 16-Cotton firm; uplands
JOS; Orleans II Lie; futures steady Flour
quiet and firm. Wheat better. Corn unchanged
Fork firm at SIG. Lard firmer at 81 O2i5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16

CHICAGO. May 1G-11 a. m The Wheat mar.
came stronger and advanced. to S7a,, then de-
clined slightly and advanced to ssh June corn
80. Oats PTS. June Pork S2l. Lard So 70
for June
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16

PHILADELPHIA, May -Cattle-market fair;
prime 5Aa5S5; good 1885; medium 4Aa4lb
common 3sta4. sheep-market good; wool
Sheep 44a5aa sheared 3l3s5; wool Lambs Ga
rs sheared BAG; spring Lambs SAG per head
Hogs-market dull, selling at 7Aa7a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16
At French's, SO & 90 KING st

Now ready
MOSBY's WAR REMINIsCENCEs
AND
CAVALRY CAMPAIGNS
By John S. Mosby, late Colonel C. S. A.
Price 80 cents.
Just received the first number reprint oil the
LONDON ILLUSTRATED NEWS, printed raa
duplicate plates of the English edition and Of
course, an exact reproduction of the English ei..
ton Illustrations supplements and reading mat
ter. Price Zoe.
my14 GEO Z. FRENCH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16

DEGNFoRCED BACK and FRONT SHIRTS al
ID soc q very cheap article. Call and see them
my10 AT AMOS i. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16

XXTANTED-A SETTLED WHITE WOMAN
w TO COOK and do general house work. Adj
dress g. GAZETTE Office. my1G 1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16

VERY handsome assortment of p K and
n SILK IN HAND SCARFS, from to soc, at
my16 A b. SLAYMAKEE'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16

SATISFACTION TOBACCO received to-day di.
~ rect from the factory, and for sale low by
jy23 J. c.. MILBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16
4 ssIaNEE' 5 SALE
N OF
STORE. FIXTURES IND OTHER
PERSONALITY

All persons indebted to GEORGE AYERS, are
notified to come forward and settle their accounts
with the undersigned assignee at once, at my
office, corner Fairfax and King streets, and all
persons having claims against tho said George
Ayers are requested to present them to me for
such participation in the proceeds of sale of his
property as is provided for in the deed of assign
ment. JULIAN w. HOLT,
my16 Assignee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16

TLANNEL PICNIC SHIRTS. all sizes and col
l. ors. from soc to 50 so, at
my16 AMOS b. SLAYMAEER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16

DRIED PEACHES, peeled and unpeeIed. sni
~ bright Dried Apples for sale by
fcb16 J. c. N!LBURS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16

DED WARRIOR CHoPPING AXES, wholesale
IN and retail, =, SO King. corner of Royal st.
does j. T CREIGHTON Il SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16

NEW RAIsINs. CURRANTS, PRESERVES
~ ard JELLIES for sale by
novS ]. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16

CHILDRENs GAUZG SHIRTS from l2iqc 10
" 25c at
my14 AMOS &. SLAY}fAKERs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16

A FULL STOCK OF ALL KINDS OF DO.
IN MESTIC DRY GOODS offered at the lowe.
prices by my14l AMOS p. SLAYMAKER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16

All persons having claims against the estate Of
the late DAVIDAPPlCH will present them quail
fed to according to law for payment, and those
indebted to the said estate will come forward and
settle at once
MICHAEL. GERMANN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16

DRINK MONEYS NERVE FOOD
u for sale by
Apo j. D. II. LUNT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16

M ISSOURI HAMS-If you have not bought one
WI don't fail to go McBURNEY'S STORE and
get one. They are simply grand. ap11
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-16

SUGAR.CURED HAMS, SHOULDERS AND
y BREAKFAST PIECES, choice, just received by
apo J. G. MILBURN
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-04-13

The horrible rum concerning the
murder of old man Stewart in Steph-
ems county, is brought TO light in the
confession of young Crow, nephew OF
Stewart, who saw the killing He was
sent off to the creek on an errand, but
returned just in time to see Jim the
son shoot the father, who was already
on the ground. The wife of the inur-
dered man who saw the deed, offered
Crow farm and two horses not to
tell of the murder, and Crow through
fear more than anything else agreed.
But as soon as all were in Jail he turn
ed States evidence.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-04-13
"a Mares Nest"

The term "a mares nest" by the
way, probably has no other history
than is contained in story current
among the country people throughout
the United States.
In the days when negro slaves were
first imported into America young
slave, who had in his short residence
here never seen pumpkin, but had pick.
ed up something of the language of thu
country, happened to see mare lying
down in the edge of field by the sid,
Of little heap of ripe yellow PUMPKINS.
1t occurred to him that the pumpkins
must be eggs that the animal had laid
He looked in amazement for MON.
ent, and then ran to his master as fast
as his legs would carry him.
"Comee quck" he EXCLAIMED; ''me
find mares nest-comee on ckl'
The story of the comical find
spread rapidly enough. and since tina
time anv discovery which some person
regards as very strange or important
but which other people are disposed to
make ght of. has been called Q
mares nest. ToHth's companion.